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Hexagonal twist box

Nº D-11710

Candy, tea, gifts — swivel-open lid.

Made for: Tết & gifts, Tea & coffee, Food & specialties.

Sample printed on ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm, matte lamination; style: polygon box (5, 6, 7 or 8 sides, triangle, trapezoid, rhombus, fan, folded round).

Sample size 6 side 50 × 50 mm.

About this mockup

A tray and a lid of one size stacked, a rivet through one corner: swing the lid aside to open, back to close.

Usually holds
Sweets, tea, gifts.
Who uses it
Gift shops, tea brands.
Popular in
Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea.
Also searched as
hexagon swivel box · rotating hexagon box · hexagonal pivot box

How to use this mockup

  1. Start from the 6 side 50 × 50 mm sample or type your own size.
  2. Design straight on its real dieline.
  3. Turn it in 3D, export a picture or video, or stage a scene.

Trade tips

  • The tuck flap is the first thing a buyer sees when opening: print a note or instructions inside it.
  • Check the text direction on the side panels when folded: it is easy to end up upside down on a flat die.
  • Ivory board prints best on its coated face; keep the uncoated inside to one colour.
  • Matte lamination feels premium and softens colours by about a shade: add contrast in the design.

Questions

Is the rotating hexagonal box mockup free?

Yes, commercial use included; Free adds a watermark grid at 1K, Pro exports 4K without it.

Can I use my own size for the rotating hexagonal box?

Yes — from the 6 side 50 × 50 mm sample or your own size, with the dieline redrawn.

Can I get the rotating hexagonal box dieline for printing?

Yes, with Pro: the die files (SVG, PDF / AI, DXF / CF2) and the CMYK print PDF; designing on the die is free.

What is the rotating hexagonal box sample printed on?

The sample is ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm with matte lamination, on a dieline drawn at the size you type.

Construction

A rotating box opens by turning rather than lifting: the pivot-pin type stacks two trays, or a lid and body, joined by a rivet or pin through one corner, so the lid swings sideways round the pin to reveal the inside. The hexagonal type has a twisting top whose overlapping flaps spiral shut and open as it turns, like an iris. Both need precise tolerances to turn smoothly without rattling.

Choosing board and material

Ivory 300–350 gsm for small boxes; the pivot type takes twisting force at the pin hole, so double the layers there or laminate to rigid board. Premium jewellery versions are often 1.5–2 mm greyboard wrapped in art paper with a brass pin. Rivets, plastic snap pins or metal posts are chosen for the total thickness of the layers.

Finishing

Matt lamination lets the two surfaces glide and resist scuffing; avoid heavy solid ink on contact faces, which wears through over time. Foil or emboss the lid; a gold or brass pin is a decorative detail in itself. Contrasting colours on the two layers make the opening movement visible and fun.

Preparing the print file

Draw both closed and open positions to check the artwork: opening reveals the underside of the lid and the top of the body, so print a pattern or message there. Mark the pin centre and keep an 8–10 mm circle round it free of type. Make the pattern rotationally symmetrical or align it to the closed position so nothing looks misaligned when shut.

Common mistakes

  • Not drawing the open position: the revealed faces are blank or text reads upside down.
  • A pin hole in one thin layer: it tears after a few turns and the lid wobbles.
  • Tolerances too tight: the layers rub, turning is stiff and the film scuffs.
  • Type too close to the pin: the rivet head hides or distorts it.

Questions and answers

How does the rotating hexagonal box open?

Turn the hexagonal top against the body and the overlapping flaps slide apart to open the mouth; turn back to close. The 50 mm-side, 50 mm-tall sample suits sweets, tea and small gifts.

How should artwork be designed on the twisting hexagonal lid?

The lid splits into spiral flaps, so use a flower, swirl or radial motif that forms one image when closed; put the logo on the body rather than the centre of the lid.

Are paper rotating boxes durable?

Yes, if the pin area is doubled or laminated to rigid board and lamination cuts friction; a gift box survives dozens of openings.

What do rotating boxes suit?

Jewellery, rings, sweets, tea and small gifts that deserve an unusual opening; not heavy goods, since the pin takes twisting force.

What is the pin in a rotating box made of?

A metal rivet, brass post or plastic snap pin, chosen for the board thickness and the look you want.

Sizes available

  • 6 cạnh 50 × 50 mm

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